by Quick poll: How many of you plan to make Organization a new year’s resolution?
I always plan on doing just that- whether I’m simplifying, tidying, or just putting my home in order- but before I know it, half the year is gone and I’ve made minimal strides. Here’s hoping 2016 proves to be different- and maybe this little upcycling project will help me get on the right track from the start! One thing I almost always find while shopping at Goodwill are wooden silverware/flatware trays. So when I spotted this one, I tossed it in my cart. 
I decided that one of my first organization tasks would be to get my jewelry neatly displayed, and this tray would be perfect for that. In typical Sadie fashion, I gave it a couple of coats of paint- I choose a soothing jade green, which I already had on hand. 
To add a little panache to my soon-to-be jewelry display, I stenciled on some sunbursts with shimmery gold paint- I just love that color combo! 
In order to hang necklaces- both short and long chains- I screwed in some gold cup hooks, which you can find at any hardware or home improvement store. I opted to insert them into the inside top and sides because the wood was thicker/sturdier than the interior dividers. 
Last but not least, I needed to add a hanging mechanism! Because I had one in my garage, I used a D-ring hanger. But other hardware- such as a sawtooth hanger or hanging wire- would be just fine, too. 
And the big reveal- ready to hang and fill with some of my prettiest baubles! 
I loved that this particular tray had little cut-out handles, which I used to hang some of my clasp bracelets from. And I was able to set boxes, earrings, and brooches on the little shelves- no wasted space! 
Now I can’t wait to find more trays to create a jewelry-themed gallery wall- I’m thinking coral paint on the next one… Happy New Year and Craft on! Sadie
January 7, 2016 at 2:57 PM
This is SUCH a cool idea! I could see hanging a wall of these salon-style. 🙂 Because beautiful baubles shouldn’t be hidden away!
January 7, 2016 at 5:29 PM
I agree!! I would love to find a few more trays and paint them in coral…and white. Gee, guess I need to hit up Goodwill again- DARN!! 😉
January 7, 2016 at 5:26 PM
So pretty! Well done!
January 7, 2016 at 9:57 PM
I picked up a wooden medicine cabinet at a rummage sale and hung it in my bedroom for my jewelry. I put hooks in it for necklaces, it has a little shelf for boxes of earrings, and a “towel” rack underneath that I hang bracelets on. Because it has a front, nothing gets dusty, and I can check out my look in the mirror! 🙂
January 8, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Very cool!! One of my closest friends has one of those in her bedroom for her jewelry, too!
January 8, 2016 at 1:13 AM
Great idea! You could get even more mileage out of this by adding hooks to the outside sides of it.
January 8, 2016 at 1:28 PM
I love this! The color is fantastic!
January 10, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Thank you, Liesl!!
January 8, 2016 at 4:53 PM
Um, I love this. Also a great way for someone to display jeweler they’re selling!